Ok, I'm not sure if this issue has been addressed because I really didn't want to go through the whole forum. What is the deal with bio-balls, I've seen them at a lot of fish stores and I was just wondering what they do and if they work. To me it just looks like a bunch of plastic toys floating around at the top of the aquarium, but maybe I'm wrong.
Bio Balls, What's the deal?
- Thread starter archerman22
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bio balls supply surface area for beneficial bacteria to bond to.
yes they work..they are designed for wet/dry sump filters.
yes they work..they are designed for wet/dry sump filters.
No, this is an example of a sump / wet-dry filter:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/NavResults.cfm?N=2004+22778
From what I hear, they (bioballs) work well in the right application. I have all HOB filters and and so don't use them.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/NavResults.cfm?N=2004+22778
From what I hear, they (bioballs) work well in the right application. I have all HOB filters and and so don't use them.
yup,,that's a sump..
sumps creat large bio media areas..usually they are used in larger tanks. mine is on a 75 the sump is large enough for a bigger tank. the sump itself adds 5 more gallons of water.
for HOB you can find the ceramic media..that stuff is suppose to have a larger surface area for bacteria..
sumps creat large bio media areas..usually they are used in larger tanks. mine is on a 75 the sump is large enough for a bigger tank. the sump itself adds 5 more gallons of water.
for HOB you can find the ceramic media..that stuff is suppose to have a larger surface area for bacteria..
